On this edition of Community Tides, Siobhan Canty and KPTZ’s Chris Bricker speak with Rita Frangione, Outreach Coordinator for VetConnect – Supportive Services for Veterans through Olympic Community action programs of Clallam and Jefferson Counties. Professional services for our veterans in need are especially important out here on the Peninsula and Washington State in general. Rita joins is to discuss the demographics, needs and resources available for our veterans.
Today on Brewocracy Now KPTZ host Tim Quackenbush and City Manager John Mauro discussed a variety of topics including: The City’s response to the recent storm event; the paper mill water agreement; the new event tent on Tyler Street; the Intergovernmental Collaborative Group’s upcoming year-end meeting, and the report of the Council Salary Commission.
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(Airdate: November 16, 2021) New Image, New You – Building Confidence for Women in Transition. Martha Olbyrch, President of New Image enthusiastically shares with Missy Nielsen of Everybody Can what one might experience walking into this unique clothing boutique, tailored to serve women and young girls in transition. New Image, formally known as Working Image, serves Jefferson, Kitsap, and Clallam Counties. Along with community partners, they provide clothing and accessories to women in need of a helping hand. Women and young girls working through life circumstances ranging from domestic abuse, homelessness, financially insecurity, a new job, or simply a change in size due to an illness will find a cadre of caring stylists ready to serve – not only providing a new image but also a new outlook on life. Listen and be inspired!
(Airdate: November 15, 2021) We talk with Sharla Erich and Peggy Welker, the president and vice president of Port Ludlow Performing Arts, as they host their first indoor live concert since the beginning of the pandemic.
(Airdate: November 16, 2021) Our Town host Maryanne McNellis interviews Chief Thomas Olson, Port Townsend’s new Chief of Police. After a stint in the military, Chief Olson joined the Washington State Police. He was still a young man when he “retired” after 25 years with the state police. He wanted more from his career. So he hit pause and went back to school, earning three associate’s degrees, and both a bachelor’s and Master’s degrees. When he returned to police work, it was in an entirely different direction. He joined the police force at the University of Washington, rising through the ranks to become deputy chief. About 75,000 people are on campus any given day. Chief Olson thinks many of the skills he honed dealing with students and nuanced campus issues will help him with his job in Port Townsend. He’s only been on the job a few months now. But he has an ambitious agenda that includes more citizen advisory positions. In his off hours, Chief Olson moonlights as an assistant coach for his son’s 8th grade football team at Blue Heron.
The following is a summary of the presentation during the Public Health briefings at this week’s Board of County Commissioners meeting made by Jefferson and Clallam County Public Health Officer Dr. Allison Berry.
Each month on Our Working Waterfront, KPTZ’s Chris Bricker joins co-hosts, Port of Port Townsend’s Director Eron Berg and Port Commissioner PamPetranek for our monthly update on news and issues surrounding our vibrant marine community. Eron gives us his monthly recap of all things Port, and introduces our new Director of Capital Projects and Chief Engineer, Matt Klontz. Since November 1, Matt has been getting up to speed on the multiple Port projects, along with their proposed schedules and priorities. Matt grew up in Port Townsend, graduated from Port Townsend High School, and earned his undergraduate and graduate degrees from Washington State University and the University of Washington. Since then, Matt has gained considerable experience with major projects in California and Washington State, worked with Jefferson County, and was City Engineer and Public Works Director for the City of Sequim for the last six years. Pam talks about the impact that the Boatyard has had on our local economy, about the Economic Development Council, and about the upcoming discussions to develop and enhance the Jefferson County Economic Framework.
Today on Brewocracy Now KPTZ host Tim Quackenbush was joined by City Manager John Mauro live in the KPTZ studio. Topics discussed included: the recent Sims Way Town Hall; budget challenges; outreach efforts; use of CARES Act funds; and the status of pre-approved ADU plans.
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(Airdate: November 11, 2021) Homelessness is lonely and pets can be an essential part of retaining mental health when homeless. Listen in as Everybody Can‘s Missy Nielsen and coordinator Laurie Riley of Pet Helpers discuss how the community is coming alongside this need to provide access to veterinary care for folks that may not have resources to care for their special furry family member.
(Airdate: November 10, 2021 ) This episode of Coastal Café kicks off a series of interviews with scientists from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI). Host Aaron Barnett chats with Dr. Ebenezer Nyadjro, Associate Research Professor at Mississippi State University and Stennis Space Center in Mississippi. Dr. Nyadjro manages the national data-base on marine microplastics and talks about its impacts to the marine environment, the archives, and how the public can access and view microplastic data not only nationally but globally.
